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Chapter 736 - Mysterious Power Stone
Chapter 736 - Mysterious Power Stone
Liu Po grabbed the handle of the power stone with his right hand. Each power stone had a specially crafted handle fitted to make lifting easier.
“Big Brother Wuxie, you’re not allowed to use your true essence on this trial, and it’s all about raw physical strength, which might be challenging for you,” said Liu Xing. All the disciples were required to train with the power stone daily, and the stones ranged from five thousand to fifty thousand kilograms.
By far, only a few instructors in the clan managed to lift the stone weighing fifty thousand kilograms. There was another power stone in a neglected corner with the surface covered in moss—indicating years of disuse. Over one-third had sunk into the earth; no one would realize it was a power stone if they didn’t look at it carefully. They would only treat it as an ordinary boulder.
Liu Wuxie nodded in acknowledgment. He was unfamiliar with the rules and needed Liu Xing’s explanation. Strictly speaking, he had been in the Liu Clan for less than a day. Not only were the people here unfamiliar to him, but so were the customs and rules.
“Up you go!” Liu Po roared, slowly lifting the stone from the ground. As it rose slowly, the stone began to produce a creaking sound.
“Bravo! Instructor Liu Po, well done!” The disciples, under Liu Po’s guidance, cheered enthusiastically.
“That power stone weighs forty thousand kilograms, and Instructor Liu Po lifted it easily without any effort!” Though the other disciples didn’t applaud, they couldn’t hide the admiration in the depth of their eyes, wondering when they could also lift such a heavy power stone.
Even for cultivators in the Nascent Transformation Realm, lifting such a heavy power stone was no small task, achievable only by those in the late phase of the realm.
Liu Po straightened, holding the stone high above his head. He turned in a slow circle, his gaze fixed on Liu Wuxie with a clear look of provocation.
A faint smirk curled up on Liu Wuxie’s lips. While others might not have noticed, he saw the subtle tremor in Liu Po’s legs. He estimated Liu Po’s limit was about forty-five thousand kilograms, and fifty thousand was beyond his ability.
Since one couldn’t use true essence when lifting the power stone, lifting it would be a grueling test of raw strength. If they were allowed to use their true essence, lifting weights at forty thousand kilograms would be easy.
“It’s your turn now!” Liu Po said indifferently as he looked at Liu Wuxie. As he spoke, there was a cold smirk hanging on his lips.
“Instructor Liu Po is sly. He chose forty thousand kilograms on purpose because Liu Wuxie would have to exceed that if he wants to win,” one disciple gloated at this scene.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
Liu Po had deliberately passed the power stones under twenty-five thousand kilograms and set his target at forty thousand kilograms to defeat Liu Wuxie. Based on cultivation, the strength of someone in the eighth level of the Astral River Realm typically ranged between fifteen to twenty-five thousand kilograms.
“That serves him right. He thinks he can look down on instructors just because his father is the acting patriarch? Well, we can see him humiliated now,” mocking voices echoed from the crowd, unabashedly loud. Their intent was clear—they were openly ridiculing Liu Wuxie.
“I bet he can’t even lift the fifteen-thousand-kilogram power stone,” someone remarked, convinced of Liu Wuxie’s limitations. Even if he managed to lift it, it would only be considered passable and nothing surprising.
“Fifteen thousand kilogram? You think too highly of him. I’d say ten thousand is his limit; look at his scrawny build,” another disciple jeered.
Liu Wuxie had a well-proportioned body and wasn’t particularly bulky. But each fiber of his muscle contained strength far surpassing ordinary people.
Ignoring the mockery from the surroundings, Liu Wuxie disregarded the crowd as he walked to the first power stone.
“Big Brother, what should we do?” Liu Yue asked. She was on the verge of crying, and no one had expected the situation to develop in this manner.
If Liu Wuxie failed the challenge, he would have to wait another month and endure relentless pain. Liu Xing didn’t want this outcome.
But to everyone’s surprise, Liu Wuxie passed the fifty-thousand-kilogram power stone and headed toward another area.
“W-What is he trying to do?” An exclamation came from the surroundings. They watched as Liu Wuxie walked past the fifty-thousand-kilogram power stone and approached the power stone covered in moss instead of turning around.
The stone was a few feet tall, looking like a small mountain. When Liu Wuxie stood before the power stone, he felt like an ant.
Many people’s eyes bulged out as they watched and wondered if Liu Wuxie had gone insane.
“Brother...does Big Brother Wuxie not know that power stone’s weight? We have to remind him!” Liu Yue said. She was on the verge of crying out.
It had been decades since this power stone was last lifted. According to records, a prodigy in the Nascent Transformation Realm had successfully lifted it a thousand years ago.
As for those in the Astral River Realm, no one had accomplished it since the clan was founded.
"Liu Wuxie, what are you trying to do?" An instructor stepped forward from the crowd, concern evident in his eyes. Judging by his demeanor, he likely belonged to Liu Dashan’s faction. He wanted to intervene, but he came too late.
Liu Wuxie turned around and smiled at the instructor. He looked at the crowd and asked, “This is also considered a power stone, right?”
“Holy shit, he’s insane! Is he really going to lift that power stone?” Everyone was shocked by Liu Wuxie’s madness. This was akin to playing with fire, as he would be killed if he wasn’t careful.
“Stop messing around and back down!” the instructor said.
“Instructor Liu Shi, the challenge has begun, and it’s inappropriate to back out now,” a disciple interjected.
The instructor who had tried to stop Liu Wuxie was called Liu Shi, who belonged to Liu Dashan’s faction. He knew he had to intervene, or the acting patriarch would be heartbroken if anything happened to Liu Wuxie.
Liu Wuxie could tell from the surrounding gazes that there was something weird about this power stone, and it wasn’t as simple as it seemed. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been abandoned throughout the years.
“Big Brother Wuxie, why don’t you change to a new one? This stone is cursed, and everyone who tried lifting it has been crushed to death,” Liu Xing yelled. He wanted to persuade Liu Wuxie to pick a different one, or even the fifty-thousand-kilogram power stone. He could still beat Liu Po this way and did not need to risk his life.
When Liu Xing voiced his concern, it only deepened Liu Wuxie’s curiosity. He didn’t expect the power stone to contain a secret. It had been years since anyone had given it a try, but they were all crushed to death by it without an exception.
Since then, no one had dared to lift this power stone again. Over time, it became neglected, sinking partially into the ground and covered in moss, blending into the surroundings.
With a bright grin, Liu Wuxie didn’t squat down as this power stone was too high, and he could reach for the handle just by standing.
“It’s over...it’s all over...” Liu Xing muttered under his breath as he collapsed on the ground. If anything happened to Liu Wuxie, how would he face his uncle?